The Integrated Housing & Slum Development Project at Kezocha town under Kohima district inaugurated by Advisor Dr Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire on March 17. (DIPR Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kezocha | March 17
Initially when Kezocha town in Kohima district was surveyed for developmental activities, it was observed that a large area of the administrative set up was still used for agricultural purpose and the rest was found to be jungles not fit for habitation.
A small portion developed during that period was unutilized for housing the government and private residential requirement, Er Kevide Nakhro, Additional Chief Engineer, Urban Engineering Wing informed during the inaugural programme of the Integrated Housing & Slum Development Project at Kezocha town under Kohima district on March 17.
During the process of a thorough reconnaissance survey, it was found, that most of the people resided in Kutcha houses.
Nagaland being a high rainfall area, these Kutcha houses were not durable and prone to roof leakages requiring a lot of maintenance during the rainy season. It was also observed that most of the families are BPL families who could not afford to construct proper house with basic amenities like toilets, water supply, electrification etc.
Therefore, it was proposed to construct dwelling units with basic amenities to improve the living condition of poorest of the poor families settled at Kezocha town, said Er Nakhro.
This is funded under 10% lumpsum scheme for North Eastern states including Sikkim, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (erstwhile Ministry of Housing and Poverty Alleviation) in the year 2010 with total project cost of Rs.498.92 lakh (NPWD SOR 2013). Funding pattern is 90 (Central Share): 10 (State Share). Central share: Rs 449.03 lakh and state share Rs 49.89 lakh.
The contractor was M/S T. Tachu & Co.
The scheme includes one Community Hall (Plinth area: 249.48 sqm with 200 sitting capacity, 70 numbers of dwelling units in two blocks (North & South - 35 unit each) having 26.72 sqm plinth area per dwelling unit with one Common Room, Bedroom, 1 Kitchen, Toilet & bath.
The project also involved construction of approach road, footpath, drainage, water supply, electrification and public toilets.
‘Make best use of asset’
The Integrated Housing & Slum Development Project at Kezocha town was inaugurated by Nagaland Urban Development & Municipal Affairs Advisor Dr Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire today.
In his address, Dr Nicky called upon the people to make the best use of the asset, which has been created for the benefit of the public. He informed that two multi-level parking projects in Kohima would be completed in a few months time. He also called for cooperation of the land owners for effective execution of the developmental activities in the state.
Dr Nicky wanted to see that there is no space for obstruction of the developmental activities because of the land ownership issue.
Nagaland Youth Resources & Sports Advisor, Er Zale Neikha thanked the Urban Development department for extending such project. He called upon the people to cooperate with the government to access various developmental packages.
Stating that it would be impossible task for the government to reach out the developmental projects to every corner of the state at one go, Er Neikha called upon the public to have patience and put concerted effort for successful implementation of the projects in their respective areas.
He was optimistic that through united efforts and mutual understanding, the ray of progress and peaceful co-existence would prevail in the society.
Vipopal Kintso, Chairman, Kezochazou Range Development Board made a fervent plea to the department to make this project as functional asset and also sought their help towards water supply and furniture for the community hall.
Nagaland School Education Advisor, KT Sukhalu, Nagaland Horticulture & Border Affairs Advisor Mhathung Yanthan, MLA Keneizhakho Nakhro and several other dignitaries also present on the occasion.
The programme was chaired by Urban Development Director S, Takatuba Aier while vote of thanks was proposed Urban Development Joint Director Tarachu Fithu.
